Shure MX418S/C | 18 inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch

The Shure MX418S/C 18 inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch is the epitome of high-quality audio performance, delivering crystal-clear sound no matter the application. Whether you're at a conference, leading a service at a house of worship, or presenting testimony in a courtroom, this highly versatile microphone offers unparalleled flexibility and convenience. Its fully adjustable gooseneck and interchangeable cartridges make it adaptable to a wide range of audio environments, providing accurate sound reproduction across the entire audio spectrum.

Designed for maximum efficiency, the Shure MX418S/C features high sensitivity and a balanced, transformerless output. This ensures it remains resistant to electromagnetic hum and RF interference, making it ideal for use over long cable runs. Additionally, the microphone's robust construction includes a locking flange mount for secure installation and a shock mount that isolates over 20 dB of surface vibration noise, guaranteeing pristine audio quality in any setting. The included snap-fit foam windscreen and built-in mute switch with LED indicator further enhance its user-friendly nature.

Key Features

• Wide dynamic range and frequency response for accurate sound reproduction across the audio spectrum
• Snap-fit foam windscreen, attached XLR preamp, mute switch, LED indicator
• Interchangeable cartridges provide the right polar pattern for every application
• Balanced, transformerless output for increased immunity to electromagnetic hum and RF interference over long cable runs
• Shock mount provides over 20 dB isolation from surface vibration noise
• Locking flange mount for permanently securing microphone to lecterns, pulpits, or conference tables

Specifications

• Type: 18" (45.7 mm) Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50–17000 Hz
• Output Impedance: EIA Rated at 150 (180 actual, MX412/418)
• Sensitivity (at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage): Cardioid: –35 dB/V/Pa (17.8 mV); Supercardioid: –33.5 dB/V/Pa (21.1 mV); Omnidirectional: -27.5 dB/V/Pa (42.2 mV) – 1 Pascal=94 dB SPL
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 k load): Cardioid: 124.2 dB; Supercardioid: 122.7 dB; Omnidirectional: 116.7 dB
• Equivalent Output Noise (A-weighted): Cardioid: 28 dB SPL; Supercardioid: 26.5 dB SPL; Omnidirectional: 20.5 dB SPL
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (referenced at 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz): Cardioid: 66 dB; Supercardioid: 67.5 dB; Omnidirectional: 73.5 dB
• Dynamic Range (1 k load at 1 kHz): 96.2 dB / 100 dB at 0 gain
• Power Requirements: 11–52 Vdc phantom, 8.0 mA

Package Contents

• Shure MX418S/C 18 inch Cardioid Gooseneck Microphone with Switch
• Snap-fit foam windscreen
• Attached XLR Preamp
• Mute Switch with LED Indicator